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Perth’s most popular food market returns to Forrest Place

Friday nights in the city are heating up, and with the arrival of the warmer evenings comes one of Perth’s most popular food markets. The Twilight Food Markets return to take over Forrest Place every Friday evening from October 2 to April 24, 2027, excluding public holidays. Almost 40 vendors will set up from 4:30pm, bringing with them delic...

Your guide to strawberry picking in Perth

With spring well and truly sprung, pick-your-own farms across Perth are opening their gates to offer the public a taste of their locally grown strawberries. Western Australia has a long growing season compared to other places, producing sweet fruit all the way through the back half of the year. The best time for strawberries this year is stil...

Perth’s best night markets serving up delicious street food this year

As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, Perth’s food trucks line up to bring their best to the various night markets across the city. There are many recurring night markets across the inner and outer suburbs – we’d recommend checking out online community pages to see when a night out with a delicious plate might come your way – oth...

Our guide to the best Dad’s Day deals across Perth pubs and restaurants

While many of us are feeling the pressure to organise a gift in time for Father’s Day, the truth is that many of the dads in our lives would be perfectly happy with a hot meal and a frosty pint in their hand under the sunshine. We have over 25 Father’s Day deals, special menus and events on our guide, serving up everything from classic Sunday...

The winning wines of this year’s Swan Valley Wine Show have been revealed

Western Australia’s oldest wine region has held their annual wine show, taking place at Mandoon Estate from Tuesday, August 11 to Friday, August 14. This show was the 38th iteration of the awards, making the Swan Valley Wine Show one of the longest continually operating wine shows in the country. Winemakers are able to use the show as an opp...

Truffle season isn’t over yet – here’s where to find the best black gold in August

With major truffle events like the Fremantle Truffle Festival and the Truffle Kerfuffle over for the year over on top of the end of school holidays, it may seem like you’ve missed your chance to sample Western Australia’s famous black truffle – but we’re here to let you know that there are still plenty to come for the season. Depending on th...

Perth Gin Festival returns to raise our spirits for a sixth year this August

The Perth Gin Festival returns for its sixth year in 2026, taking over the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30. Featuring forty craft distillers from around Australia, the popular annual event is set to attract spirit lovers from all over the state who can look forward to unlimited gin samples (...

North Freo favourite Pearla warms up for winter with their Solstice Feast

Modern coastal restaurant Pearla invites visitors to gather around the fire and indulge in comforting and elevated plates this winter, headlined with the inaugural one-night-only Winter Solstice Dinner on Saturday, June 20. Cooked over open flame and under the stars in the North Fremantle Piazza opposite the restaurant, Pearla sets to turn t...

Six week winter food, wine and culture festival returns to Leederville

Once again, Leederville’s best venues, chefs, winemakers, entertainers and creatives transform the suburb into a six-week celebration of food, wine, music and winter indulgence. Presented by The Leederville Precinct (Servo, The Garden & The Leederville Hotel), NOM NOM 2026 runs from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, August 9, serving up a program ...

Taste the Truffle Kerfuffle in Perth for the first time with this brand-new dinner series

While the Truffle Kerfuffle has been bringing truffle lovers together in Manjimup for over 15 years now, 2026’s celebrations are set to venture to Perth for the inaugural Truffle Kerfuffle Dinner Series. This July, four exclusive dining experiences take over four of Perth’s finest restaurants for a series of indulgent long lunches and dinners...

Inglewood is set to welcome a new Marseille-inspired bistro

Inglewood local and hospo veteran David Pille, most recently general manager at Besk, snapped up the opportunity to found a brand-new bistro at 965 Beaufort Street – the spot previously known as the original Cecchi’s. The new venture, Bistro Massillia, is set to open this Friday. The ‘Massilia’ in its name comes from the ancient port city now...

Indulge this Mother’s Day with Perth’s best high teas

It’s that time of year where Mother’s Day sneaks up on us all, leaving us with a rush-around for price-inflated flowers, mugs and chocolate. Why not go for something a little more sophisticated this year with a high or afternoon tea? These sessions have it all – upscale dining, delicious pastries, champagne, cocktails and time to laugh and s...

WA Good Food Guide’s 2026 Award winners have been announced, including history makers, new additions and more

Last month, the Australian Good Food Guide announced their Chef Hat recipients, including 41 WA restaurants receiving the honour amongst the country’s best venues. As Australia’s only state-based restaurant guide, the West Australian Good Food Guide follows up the nationwide awards every February, serving as WA’s definitive dining authority. ...

It’s International Margarita Day on Sunday — here’s where you’ll find the best margs around Perth

Whether you’re a spicy fan or after a classic or Tommy’s, International Margarita Day is approaching to quench your cocktail thirst across iconic Perth venues. Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and of course a salt rim, all shaken up by the best of the best. Innovative flavour combinations paired with high-quality bites make these spots worth...

The Australian Good Food Guide’s Chef Hat Awards are here: check out these Perth restaurants hitting your bucket list

Last week, the Australian Good Food Guide announced their 2026 Chef Hat Awards – essentially the Aussie version of the Michelin Star, and awarded since 1982. The restaurants are award Chef Hats in lieu of Stars, with the highest possible rating being 20 Hats (although no establishment has been awarded this rating since the Guide’s inception). ...

See what’s on offer at East Vic Park’s new hospitality precinct opening this week

After an August announcement and original opening date set for November 2025, the long-awaited Baillie Hill hospitality precinct is set to welcome Perth foodies and families this week, opening Monday, January 19. The heritage-listed Elizabeth Baillie house (historically used as a hospital and psychiatric ward) will act as the centre of the pr...